HOME DESIGN: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO DESIGNING YOUR DREAM HOME

Every self builder has their individual expectations and ambitions in terms of the final result of their Self Build project. The process of designing a home is very demanding and challenging, as it is a crucial stage that is responsible for making your vision a reality.

BEFORE YOU BUILD YOUR NEW HOME: 5 PREPARATION STEPS

The process of building a new home begins long before the foundation is poured.

CLIMATE ACTION: HOW TO DESIGN SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACES

Hours after being sworn in, President Joe Biden announced the United States would rejoin the Paris Climate Accord. The administration has also set a goal for the country to reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.

KITCHEN DESIGN STYLES

If you're considering a kitchen remodel or planning to install a new kitchen, you'll first want to peruse the wide range of kitchen design styles available.

WHAT IS A GALLEY KITCHEN?

If there is ever a misunderstood—and often wrongly maligned—kitchen layout, it would have to be the galley or corridor kitchen. Even its names do little to instill confidence, with galley evoking images of boats and corridor calling to mind school or office hallways.

BATHROOM CODES AND DESIGN BEST PRACTICES

Building code and good design practices are critical in the bathroom. The bathroom is a dense conglomeration of water supply and drain pipes, electricity, and slippery surfaces—all crammed within a tiny space often no more than 150 square feet in size. Next to the kitchen, it is important to pay attention to spacing and code issues in the bathroom.

OPEN KITCHEN DESIGN

Whether you're looking to create extra space in your home or just want a floor plan for your kitchen and dining area that welcomes guests and family members alike, you may want to explore options for an open kitchen design.

5 WAYS TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHIER WORK SPACE NOW AND AFTER COVID-19

When the COVID-19 pandemic winds down and communities emerge from quarantine and work-from-home, it’s very likely that residual fear about workplace health and safety will linger. In the post COVID-19 workplace, we’ll all be more acutely aware of the hazards associated with surfaces we touch and the people we interact with after this prolonged period of social distancing. This awareness will take a toll on our physical and, most notably, mental health.

FIVE TIPS TO HELP DESIGN YOUR NEW HOME

Renovating or building your new home is an exciting endeavor and can also be an overwhelming one. There are countless decisions to make along with planning, designing, signing of contracts, transactions, and so on that can leave the calmest individual into a tailspin. Fret not! You will first have to create a detailed vision of every feature you want to include in your new home and make sure your requirements fit within your budget.

15 MODERN WHITE KITCHENS

If you spend a lot of time in your cooking space with family or friends then you know it is not only a place to whip up meals—it's also a spot where you create memories. And that makes your kitchen the heart and soul of your home. So when it comes to remodeling, you want to get it right.

NARROW BATHROOM LAYOUTS

If you're configuring a bathroom in a small space, you'll want to peruse a range of narrow bathroom layouts for ideas on how to maximize the efficiency and comfort of your bathroom.

SMALL BATHROOM LAYOUTS

Redesigning or installing a bathroom in a small space can be a challenge, but luckily, a wide variety of small bathroom layouts can be found to help guide your design.